benevolent | benevolence | benevolently
Exam frequency
GRE
high
Banks
high
Civil Services
high
Meaning(s)
kind and helpful
How to Memorize
benevolent - kind
Analysis
A ‘benevolent’ person is someone disposed to doing good. The term can also be applied to something, such as a charitable organization, which is designed for the purpose of doing good. It has very positive connotations, and while a benevolent act may not always be helpful, it is always done with the best of intentions.
| Exams | Spoken | Other | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synonyms | caring,well meaning,charitable | ||
| Antonyms | malevolent,selfish,greedy |
Example(s)
A benevolent fund has been set up to provide aid to those affected by the recent earthquake.
Kevin has always been skeptical of corporate benevolence. He thinks it’s just for the sake of PR.
The King has total control in that country, but his people are very happy because he exercises his power benevolently.